Shawls are a classic crochet project. They are fun to make and easy to give as gifts. This collection of free beginner crochet shawl patterns will inspire you to get started on making crochet shawls. Of if you’re an experienced crocheter, find ideas for a quick and easy project that you’ll love making.
I love having a shawl project on hand all the time. Since I get bored easily, it’s nice to have a shawl project in progress as a break from other projects.
They’re also great projects because they don’t take too long to make. They’re easier than sweaters and faster than blankets.
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You’ll find patterns here for shawls in different shapes including lots of rectangular shawls and triangle shawls. There are also a few unusual shapes too like boomerang, asymmetrical, and even a lightning-shaped shawl.
These easy patterns are perfect for the beginner crocheter as well as more advanced stitchers who want a relaxing project to make. The wraps also come in different sizes so you can find one perfect for your needs.
Free Beginner Crochet Shawl Patterns
The shawls are arranged by type of yarn. The first ones call for worsted weight yarn. Then, there are shawls for bulky and super bulky yarn. The list rounds out with shawls for Dk weight yarn, lighter weight yarns, and a shawl that works with leftover yarn in different yarn weights.
Worsted Weight Yarn Shawls
The list begins with 17 worsted weight crochet shawl patterns that are perfect for beginners. Starting your first crochet shawl with worsted weight yarn is a great choice.
Worsted weight yarn falls in the middle of the yarn weight system. So it's a standard choice for lots of projects.
This makes it both easy to find and easy to use. Plus there are a wide range of choices in worsted weight yarn.
You should easily be able to find a worsted weight yarn in your price range and made up of the fibers that you would like to use.
Susan Shawl
The Susan Shawl is an easy rectangular shawl pattern. The lightweight shawl works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The openwork stitch pattern looks lovely in a classic cream color. Or, have some fun and experiment with bands of contrasting color or stripes.
Size: Approximately 21” wide and 62” long
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Mighty Stitch
Spring Breeze Shawlette
This lovely shawlette is a quick and easy make. You only need one skein of Loops and Thread Cotton Colours yarn or approximately 225 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Size: 44.5" wide x 18.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Loops and Thread Cotton Colours
Cara Shawl
The Cara Shawl has an easy ripple design. After you finish row one, you simply repeat row two until the shawl is finished. Use a yarn with long color changes like Jewelspun, and the yarn will do all the work of blending different colors together for you with minimal ends. The shawl also looks fantastic in a solid color or with more defined stripes. Cara means friend, beloved, or cherished one. Let the beauty of the yarn shine and make the Cara Shawl as a prayer shall or as a special gift for friends or family members.
Size: Approximately 23” x 60”
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Sirdar Jewelspun
Sunset Crochet Boomerang Shawl
Learn to crochet a shawl in a boomerang shape with this easy pattern. Use Caron Cotton Cakes or another worsted weight yarn.
Size: 28" wide x 58" long
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Cotton Cakes
Free Beginner Triangle Crochet Shawl Pattern
This super easy pattern will show you how to crochet a triangle shawl. The pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters because it uses basic crochet stitches. You only need the double crochet and the chain stitch to make the shawl. The easy shawl still packs lots of style. Use a yarn with long color changes, and the simple stitches will let the beauty of the yarn shine. The pattern post also includes a detailed step by step photo tutorial for how to begin the shawl.
Size: 55” wide x 37” deep
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Mandala Ombre
Lace Crochet Shawl
This shawl pattern is great for summer. It works up quickly in worsted weight yarn.
Size: 61" along outer edge, 21.6 " along final row
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Feels Like Butta
Caramel Fudge Ripple Wrap
The beauty of this shawl is its easy repeat that creates a cool effect. The shawl design has a rectangular shape that tilts slightly on the bias because of the natural tilt of the crochet silt stitch. This is an easy stitch to learn. It's made up a of a combination of basic stitches. So you'll have it mastered in no time.
Size: Approximately 20” x 64”
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn
Cafe Des Arts Wrap
Crochet a shawl reminiscent of France with the Cafe des Arts shawl. The cozy accessory has a bohemian vibe in a great triangle shawl shape.
Size: 33″ (84 cm) x 60″ (152,4 cm)
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Cotton Cakes
Daphne Shawl
The Daphne Shawl is a great pattern for a summer shawl. The lighweight shawl works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The free pattern has an easy stitch variation of different openwork stitches to give it visual interest. Using a soft cotton blend makes this a great accessory for summer weather.
Size: Approximately 18” wide and 62” long
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Comfy Color Mist
Crochet Pattern: Fire and Ice Shawl
Wear this versatile accessory as a scarf in cold weather or as a shawl year round. Pick a metallic yarn to give it a bold look.
Size: 67" wingspan, 17" Spine (adjustable)
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn
Witching Hour Crochet Shawl
You can avoid crochet burnout with the Witching Hour Shawl. The light weight shawl works up in a only a few hours. And it doesn't require counting! So, it's a perfect crochet shawl pattern for when you want to take a break from other bigger projects.
Size: 51" x 17.5"
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable
Easy Crochet Super Scarf
This fun shawl/scarf has arm holes that make it easy to wear! It will keep you cozy and warm throughout the winter.
Size: 93" long, 16" wide
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Heartland
Crochet Katrine Shawl Sontag
Use this easy pattern to crochet a sontag. These garments are wrapped around the body and fastened at the back with ties, a button, or brooch.
Size: 32” (81 cm) x 53” (135 cm) at largest point; size of finished ties: 13.5” (34 cm) each
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Caron Cloud Cakes
Stunning Crochet Pocket Shawl with Detachable Hoodie
Use the suzette stitch to make this adorable and easy pocket shawl pattern that includes a detachable hoodie. You'll also find a helpful video tutorial for the suzette stitch.
Size: 79" x 19" (without hoodie)
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Feels Like Butta
How to Crochet the Hip Granny Pocket Shawl
Crochet a fun pocket shawl with this easy design. The body of the shawl is made by crocheting a long rectangle. A variety of stitches plus stripes add interest to the shawl. The granny square pockets are then crocheted separately and sewn on. Step by step photo tutorials are included! You'll love how easy the shawl is to make plus how beautifully it drapes!
Size: 11″ x 61″
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, I Love This Yarn Solids, and Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek
Stormy Isle Wrap
Crochet a lacy and cozy wrap with this easy pattern. The rectangular shawl combines a simple stitch repeat with a self-striping yarn to give it a stunning design.
Size: 12" wide, 64" long
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn like Premier Yarns Sweet Roll
One Skein Simple Summertime Shawl
This lacy shawl has an easy repeat. The shawl was originally designed with Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball in mind. This yarn has been discontinued. You can substitute any worsted weight yarn of your choice especially one with gradient color changes.
Size: Shawl wingspan (width) approximately 60 inches X 31 inches height
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn
Bulky Weight Yarn Shawls
These next 6 patterns call for Bulky Weight Yarn. Bulky weight yarn is a little heavier and thicker than worsted weight yarn.
It's also a great choice for a first shawl especially if you'd like a shawl that is on the warmer side. Or if you'd like your next crochet project to work up quickly.
Easy Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern
Work this easy and lacy shawl in bulky weight yarn. The shawl is cozy and comfortable even on cooler days.
Size: 38" x 66" inches
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Weight Yarn like Lion Brand Scarfie
Toasty Shawl Free Crochet Pattern
This guest design on Make With a Twist includes written instructions and a chart. The drapey triangle shawl is a quick make in bulky weight yarn.
Size: 67" wide x 24" tall
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Weight Yarn
Brown Butter Shawl
This buttery soft shawl is a super easy make in bulky yarn.
Size: 42" wide, 20.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Weight Yarn like Red Heart Soft Essentials
Quick and Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern
You can wear this soft shawl as a cuddly scarf too. The simple triangular design works up fast in bulky yarn.
Size: 73” (185.5 cm) across wingspan x 13” (33 cm) spine depth.
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Weight Yarn like Patons Classic Wool Roving
Stani Easy Crochet Shawl Pattern
This beginner pattern makes a beautiful shawl with an easy construction. It's worked tip to tip. The longer length makes it great for wearing in so many ways.
Size: 98" wingspan; 25" depth
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Weight like King Cole Timeless Chunky
Big Sky Shawl
The Big Sky Shawl is designed with the idea of making a comfort or prayer shawl for someone who could use an extra hug.
Size: 65" wide, 32" long, 54" along sides
Suggested Yarn: Bulky Yarn like Lion Brand Homespun
Super Bulky Weight Yarn Shawls
For an extra warm and snuggly shawl, try using Super Bulky Weight yarn. A bit heavier and thicker than regular Bulky Weight yarn, this yarn is quite warm, fluffy, and works up super fast.
There are 2 shawl patterns below that call for Super Bulky Weight yarn and that are suitable for beginners.
Once in a Blue Moon Triangle Scarf
The Once in a Blue Moon Triangle Scarf by Ashely @ The Loopy Lamb is perfect for self-striping yarns.
Size: 50" long x 22" wide
Suggested Yarn: Super Bulky Weight Yarn like Caron Chunky Cakes
Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern
Crochet a pocket shawl in no time with the Pocket Shawl pattern for Super Bulky Yarn. This guest post design by Crafting at the Poole for Underground Crafter calls for Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn. Or substitute another Super Bulky Yarn of your choice.
Size: You can adjust the size to your desired dimensions
Suggested Yarn: Super Bulky Yarn like Bernat Blanket Stripes
Dk Weight Yarn Shawls
Dk weight or double knitting yarn is a little bit lighter and thinner than worsted weight yarn. It's a great choice if you'd like your shawl to be lighter weight.
Idabel Shawl
This large triangular shawl or scarf works up easily in the wattle stitch, a great crochet shawl stitch!
Size: 66" wide x 28" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Ancient Arts Yarns Nettle Soft DK
Forget Me Not Shawl
This lovely shawl uses the pale blue shades of the forget-me-not wildflower. It will make a lovely accessory for your spring wardrobe.
Size: 52.5" wide x 63.5" tall
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Paintbox Yarns Cotton Dk
Aquamarine Joy Crochet Triangle Shawl
Use a self-striping yarn to crochet this easy and fast crochet shawl pattern.
Size: 55" x 27"
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Caron Skinny Cakes
Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern
Crochet an elegant rectangular with this shawl that combines easy stitching with interesting texture.
Size: 19" x 64"
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Caron Skinny Cakes
Crochet Granny Shawl
This modern take on a granny stitch shawl is quick and easy to crochet.
Size: 46" wide x 24" long
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Ancient Arts Yarns Nettle Soft Dk
Crochet Cool Breeze Wrap
This shell and v-stitch wrap is light and easy to wear in the evenings.
Size: 71 x 11 inches
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Paintbox Simply Dk
Proserpina V-Stitch Crochet Shawl
This gorgeous shawl is made up primarily of v-stitches making it a great project for beginners.
Size: width - 53" and length - 26"
Suggested Yarn: Dk Weight Yarn like Katia Yarns Silk Degradé Yarn Cake
Shawls for Yarns in Lighter Weights
Many crochet shawls traditionally call for even lighter weight yarns. Don't be afraid to try a lighter weight yarn with these patterns. They are all designed with the beginner in mind.
Free Asymmetrical Shawl Crochet Pattern and Video
Using all basic crochet stitches, this asymmetrical shawl is beginner-friendly.
Size: 72" x 48"
Suggested Yarn: Mohair like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Aloft Super Kid Mohair and Fingering Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Muse Hand Painted Sock Yarn
Diamonds For Flora Beginner Shawl
Use simple stitches to crochet this gorgeous lacy shawl.
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Stroll Tonal, Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye, Hawthorne Speckle Hand Painted, or Gloss Fingering
Lightning Tunisian Crochet Full Stitch Shawl
This fun shawl uses Tunisian crochet stitches. The name comes from its "lightning" shape!
Size: width - 55.5" and depth - 19.5"
Suggested Yarn: Superfine Yarn like Aquilana 2 Capi
Elegant Crochet Lace Fan Shawl
Crochet a gorgeous shawl using lace fan stitches with this beautiful pattern!
Size: width - 84" and depth - 36"
Suggested Yarn: Superfine Yarn like Heritage Yarn Cascade Solid
Feather Butterfly Shawl
Who doesn't love butterflies? Crochet a shawl full of them with the Feather Butterfly Shawl pattern!
Size: width - 49" and height - 23"
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Yarn like YarnArt's Flower Collection #265
Kimberly Crochet Shawl Pattern
The Kimberly Crochet Shawl uses both a fingering and a lace weight yarn giving it a light and airy feel. You can choose the color combinations to make an accessory that you'll love wearing!
Size: 36" across top, 61" along straight side edge, 71" along diagonal edge
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Palette and Lace Weight Yarn like KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Lace
Hawthorne Tonal Crochet Shawl
Pair two gorgeous yarns together like Hawthorne Tonal and Hawthorne Speckled for this relaxing shawl pattern.
Size: 26" x 54"
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Hawthorne Speckled and Hawthorne Tonal
Easy Sweetheart Shawl Free Crochet Pattern
The Easy Sweetheart Shawl is perfect for beginners. The lightweight wrap is fluffy and fun to wear.
Size: Lace Weight Yarn like Rowan KidSilk Haze or Drops Kid-Silk
DC All Day Shawl
Hold two strands of superfine weight yarn together or choose your own yarn weight for this shawl. The pattern is simple and easily accessible for beginners!
Size: 42” wingspan x 24.5” tall
Suggested Yarn: Two Strands of Superfine Weight Yarn Held Together, or You Can Choose Another Yarn Weight Too!
Hawthorne Wrap
This easy rectangular shawl pattern is large and somewhat lacy making it a perfect accessory!
Size: 21" x 67"
Suggested Yarn: Lighter Weight Yarn like Fingering Weight Yarn
Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern
Use a lightweight gradient or self-striping yarn like Red Heart It's a Wrap to make this easy rectangular crochet shawl pattern. Because the pattern uses a lightweight yarn, this is the perfect accessory for the summer season and as a transitional piece.
Size: 12" x 65"
Suggested Yarn: Fine Weight Yarn (#2) like Red Heart It's a Wrap
This Is Me Shawl
Pick up some beautiful gradient yarn like Scheepjes Whirl and make your own This is Me Shawl. The pattern uses combinations of simple stitches to give it beautiful details.
Size: 23.5" tall, 67" wide
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight Yarn like Scheepjes Whirl
Fortune’s Shawlette
The Fortune’s Shawlette uses a twist on the popular corner to corner crochet stitch (C2C stitch). This shawl uses a lacier and more open variation on the C2C stitch.
Size: 52" wide, 20" deep, 33" along each side
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight Yarn like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Hawthorne Fingering
Peafowl Feathers Shawl
This simple triangle middle of this beautiful shawl is easy to crochet. The lacy shell border then adds a beautiful detail. Wear this versatile shawl year round. The fabric is light and drapey. And in the winter months you can bunch it up for extra warmth around your neck.
Size: 47.24" wingspan, 30.7" depth
Suggested Yarn: Fingering or Sport Weight Yarn
My First Triangle Shawl
This super easy shawl is a great project if you want to try a triangle shawl with Red Heart It's a Wrap Rainbow or another gradient sport weight yarn. The shawl uses just a one row repeat. Once you have the repeat mastered, this is a quick and easy project!
Size: You pick the size
Suggested Yarn: Sport Weight Yarn like Red Heart It's a Wrap Rainbow
Sunset Shawlette
Make this bright and sunny shawl with a self-striping fingering weight yarn like Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball.
Size: 60" long, 11.5" wide
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight like Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball
Shell Shawl
This rectangular shawl incorporates shell stitches for its beautiful design. The blog post includes the free written instructions as well as video tutorials on how to crochet the shawl and how to make the crochet stitches.
Size: 63" long x. 15.5" wide
Suggested Yarn: Light Fingering Yarn like Alize Bamboo Fine Batik Design
Bracken Ridge Easy And Elegant Crochet Triangle Shawl
Use basic crochet stitches to make this easy triangle. The elegant accessory works great for summer. Pair it with a summer dress or with jeans and a t-shirt.
Size: 37" from Tassel to Tip
Suggested Yarn: Fingering Weight like WeCrochet/KnitPicks Gloss Fingering
Magic Cake Shawl
This shawl can work with lots of different weights of yarn. Once you've finished up your other crochet projects, save your leftover yarn to make a Magic yarn cake. Then, work it up into this beautiful and easy shawl.
Suggested Yarn: Directions are included for how to make a magic cake of your leftover yarn